ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to administer theophylline by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who is experiencing an asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, requiring an IV pump for accurate dosing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antihistamines worsen baclofen's sedative effects, increasing drowsiness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic head injury and is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Which Of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, reduces cerebral edema and intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for aluminum hydroxide to treat heartburn. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report Which of the following adverse reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aluminum hydroxide causes constipation due to reduced bowel motility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has rheumatoid arthritis and asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize Which of the following findings in the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can irritate the stomach lining, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in clients with a history of gastric ulcers.